The newly restored sleigh will be on exhibit at the San Diego Air and Space Museum through the holidays.
New prop approved for Aerostars
The scimitar four-blade composite propeller has been approved for the Aerostar PA-60-600, -601, -601P, -602P, and PA-60-700P powered by Lycoming IO-540-A, IO-540-S, and TIO-540-U engines.
Fuel exhaustion leads to serious injuries for the pilot
The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel inspection.
Picture of the Day: Perfect day
Luke Nelson submitted this photo and note: “Taking a break from a perfect day of flying.”
Power to the people
Electric airplanes are here and while naysayers say they aren’t practical, batteries are too heavy and range is too limited, that’s not what will limit their use and popularity. It’s a ground-bound problem that nobody seems to be facing.
NOTAMs are now Notices to Air Mission
The change from Notices to Airmen to Notices to Air Mission became effective Dec. 2, 2021. FAA publications are already reflecting that change.
Bemidji Flying Club expands fleet
The flying club, which is looking for new members, now has two airplanes: A Cessna 150 and a Piper Cherokee.
Replacement axles for Cessna 205, 210 now available
The axles are available in two options: Anodized steel and titanium. They also can replace the axles on the Cessna 170, 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 206, and 305 (the L-19).
Another close call at an unsafe airport
ZZZ is in need of a Control Tower. It is an unsafe airport with the type of flight operations and how much activity there is. There seems to be close calls for various types of events nearly every day.